2013 WST to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7915 VEF

YEARLY LOW

1.8588 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5189 VEF

2013 WST to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 2.7915. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 1.8588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9327 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8793 to the December average rate of 2.7081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7915 was up 44.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,957 VEF

2012 Average 9,291 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 9,294 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,663.45 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8450

1.7915

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST to VEF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.3385, compared to 2.6993 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3385

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6993

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.8773 VEF (High: 2.7361 / Low: 1.8588). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 VEF (High: 1.8868 / Low: 1.8747).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8773

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 2.7572) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8885), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8687 (+46.00%).

2013 Avg (April) 2.7572

2012 Avg (April) 1.8885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8868	1.8747	1.8793
February	1.8946	1.8640	1.8869
March	2.7361	1.8588	2.0648
April	2.7915	2.7323	2.7572
May	2.7593	2.7083	2.7334
June	2.7384	2.6876	2.7091
July	2.6955	2.6693	2.6812
August	2.6874	2.6590	2.6684
September	2.7195	2.6610	2.6949
October	2.7516	2.7074	2.7265
November	2.7453	2.6831	2.7170
December	2.7258	2.6972	2.7081